How Common Are Memory Problems
When are memory problems a sign of Alzheimer's?
October 02, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Do Statins Lower Your IQ?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...the elderly at more increased risk of thought and memory problems. To date, no reliable... Read more »
Hormone Replacement Therapy Could Contribute to Dementia
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...opposite. Earlier, when there were studies that showed memory problems in older women who had... Read more »
Exercise Improves Cognitive Function - But Only a Tiny Bit!
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert...group of 138 adults, aged over 50, who were reporting memory problems but who did not meet the... Read more »
National Memory Screening Day
By AFA Social Services , Health Expert...initiative is aimed at promoting early detection of memory problems and appropriate... Read more »
New Study Proves Forgetfulness May Actually be an Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health Expert...Impairment (MCI), a disorder characterized by mild memory problems and other neurological... Read more »
Health Guide
Understanding ADHD Medication
No one knows exactly where ADHD comes from. No one knows what causes it, although, through many years of research, it is generally accepted that it is hereditary in families. It is also accepted... Read more »Alzheimer's Disease -- FAQs
...different from both Alzheimer's disease and age-related memory change. People with MCI have ongoing memory problems but do not have noticeable problems in other areas like confusion, attention... Read more »Frequently Asked Questions
...different from both Alzheimer's disease and age-related memory change. People with MCI have ongoing memory problems but do not have noticeable problems in other areas like confusion, attention... Read more »MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging; Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imaging Normal Values What abnormal results mean Read more »Reversible Dementias
...that it is especially important to avoid taking multiple drugs if one wants to lessen the chance of memory problems. However, as stated above the elderly are prescribed more drugs than any other... Read more »Images
Brain and nervous system... Read more »
Medications
...your risk of side effects such as drowsiness and memory problems. It may take several weeks... Read more »
...side effects occur: mental/mood changes (e.g., memory problems, agitation, hallucinations) ... Read more »
...hallucinations, agitation, or rare thoughts of suicide) memory problems loss of coordination... Read more »
...your risk of side effects such as drowsiness and memory problems. It may take several weeks... Read more »
...side effects occur: mental/mood changes (e.g., memory problems, nervousness) slow/unsteady... Read more »
Related News
Demanding Job, Less Memory Decline
October 30, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Think hard and it may protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease. A new study finds those with more education and more... Read summary »
Language Skills may Delay Alzheimer's
July 15, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire). ? People who have superior language skills early in life may be less likely to develop the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease as... Read summary »
Conditions Shorten Lives in Alzheimer?s Patients
November 10, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Studies show the average lifespan of a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is between three and nine years, but new... Read summary »
Mid-Life Diabetes Linked to Alzheimers
May 01, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A long-term study from Sweden shows men who develop diabetes in mid-life have a significantly higher chance of getting... Read summary »
Medicine for Alzheimers Patients: A Good Nights
June 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A long, uninterrupted night's sleep is good medicine for Alzheimer's patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). New research... Read summary »
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